Episode 19 - Tariffs: Wherein we discuss what tariffs are, what they're being used for, their pros and cons, and whether we think they're a good idea.00:00:11 - Introductions
00:01:13 - What are tariffs?
00:02:48 - Will thinks the cons outweigh the pros
00:03:56 - What helps the US use tariffs to its advantage
00:05:37 - What about the things we can't produce domestically?
00:08:00 - Tariffs as negotiating tool
00:11:20 - But what are we trying to negotiate?
00:15:06 - What do you want Canada to do?
00:17:30 - Why isn't Congress doing its job?
00:22:38 - Tariffs as primary government income
00:29:26 - The effects of tariffs on Americans
00:35:10 - Tariffs as a way to strengthen bonds with allies
00:40:10 - Are these current tariffs pissing off our trading partners?
00:43:01 - What is the long term strategy?
00:47:22 - Will this cause a recession?
00:52:47 - Will is not going to buy a Tesla...
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